NJ A672

Requires rental housing to be inspected for mold upon change of occupancy, with single-family and two-family rentals needing certification that they are free of substantial mold hazards before a certificate of occupancy can be issued

Mandates landlords investigate tenant mold complaints within 72 hours and clean visible mold or repair leaking pipes, roofing, or walls contributing to mold growth; tenants may contact the Department of Community Affairs if landlords fail to comply

Authorizes the Commissioner of Community Affairs to relocate tenants from mold-hazardous housing and seek reimbursement of relocation costs from landlords who failed to maintain mold-safe conditions, with unpaid costs becoming a lien on the property at 18% annual interest

Exempts seasonal rentals under six months, units certified mold-free by a certified inspector, and owner-occupied units from inspection requirements

Adds mold inspections to the scope of licensed home inspectors (if requested by purchasers) and requires mold remediation professionals to be certified; homeowners' associations cannot deny unit owners permission to abate mold in their immediate dwelling areas